Floss or Interdental Brushes: Cleaning Between Your Teeth
A toothbrush cannot reach every surface between teeth. The choice of floss or an interdental brush depends on the spaces, gum condition and any restorations in your mouth.
Which tool suits which space?
Floss may suit tight contacts, while an appropriately sized interdental brush may be useful for more open spaces. Different areas of one mouth can need different tools. Bridges, implant restorations and braces may need a specific technique.
Avoid forcing the tool.
Snapping floss into the gum or forcing an oversized brush through a gap can injure tissue. The aim is effective, gentle surface cleaning. Your dentist can demonstrate the right size and movement. Sharp household objects are not suitable substitutes.
What if the gums bleed?
Repeated bleeding deserves assessment. Stopping all cleaning can allow build-up to increase, while an incorrect technique also needs attention. Mention pain, bleeding or floss that repeatedly catches or frays so the area can be examined.
Making it a routine
Choose a consistent time that works for you. Cleaning between teeth complements brushing; it does not replace it. Mouthwash also cannot perform all the functions of mechanical cleaning. At your next visit, ask for a demonstration as well as a product recommendation.
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